Hanover Twp. woman charged in stabbing
An 18-year-old woman was arraigned Tuesday morning for her alleged involvement in a Monday evening stabbing in Edwardsville, in which another woman was sent to the hospital, police said. Brianna Dixon...
View ArticlePolice: Larksville woman racked up $12,000 in credit card fraud
A Larksville woman, who police allege spent upward of $12,000 on someone else's credit card dating back to January, was arrested after police issued a search warrant for her cellphone records. Tiffany...
View ArticleAchieving a Broadway dream, area native performs in a Finding Neverlanda
Jaime Verazin, in the white nightgown, has danced the role of Wendy in 'Finding Neverland' and, as a dance captain and 'swing,' is prepared to dance just about every other role in the show as well.
View ArticleCyclists' memorial worries authorities
A sign along Lakeside Drive at Harvey's Lake reminds motorists to be aware of bicyclists on the road. Christopher Dolan / Staff Photographer A local group of cycling enthusiasts is preparing a memorial...
View ArticleRita's Water Ice Stops Selling Frozen Custard, For Now
A national egg shortage is now affecting a frozen dessert chain. Rita's Water Ice is phasing out frozen custard until more eggs become available.
View Articlethis Week's Meetings
Hanover Township commissioners, work session at 6:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m., municipal building, 1267 Sans Souci Parkway. Wilkes-Barre Area School Board, work session at 5:30 p.m. and...
View ArticleKeep your weekend affordable with these suggestions of things to do for $20...
Benton Rodeo: $15. Cowboys on buckin' broncos? Gals get ready, and guys, because this event is sure to be entertaining for the whole family.
View ArticleKingston man gets two years for robbery, assault
A Kingston man was sentenced Tuesday to up to two years behind bars for a brutal robbery and beating in Edwardsville. Christopher J. Benussi, 22, of 832 Rutter Ave., was previously convicted of robbery...
View ArticleTheater Listings: July 15 to 21, 2015
Cate McDonald and Jimmy Williams are among the cast of 'South Pacific,' playing at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse through July 26. Sideways Stories from Wayside School, a play adapted from Louis...
View ArticleProminent attorney Spohrer dies
George Spohrer, a founding member of one of the region's most prominent law firms, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 89. Born and raised in Pittston, Spohrer spent a career as a litigator and...
View ArticleBonner Chevrolet expands in Kingston
A $5.5 million expansion and renovation doubled the size of Bonner Chevrolet, giving the Wyoming Avenue dealership a new look and showroom. The dealership at 694 Wyoming Ave. has grown to 48,000 square...
View ArticleCongressman stood by states' rights on slavery
With all the talk about America's history of racism lately, it may be a good time to look back at a local congressman's role in the abolition of slavery. As the Civil War approached, well before...
View ArticleCounty's earliest newspaper first printed in Kingston Twp.
The Gleaner, one of Luzerne County's earliest newspapers, has a strong tie to the Back Mountain: Starting in 1812, it was printed on paper manufactured in the county's first paper mill, located in...
View ArticleWyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre Harmony Society presented its annual Barbershopper of the Year Award recently to Justin Shaffern of Kingston in recognition of service to the chapter and community as president. From left,...
View ArticleNanticoke Fitness Center transforms
The Nanticoke Fitness Center was formerly housed in a location leased on Middle Road by Nanticoke couple Pam and Tony Grobinski, and daughter, Melissa Everett. Recently, they opened the new fitness...
View ArticleVandalism at Kingston Playground Difficult to Battle
As a parent, you hate to take your kids to a playground that is full of graffiti. Unfortunately vandals left a mess at a park in Kingston.
View ArticleJazz concert planned on the River Common
The Wilkes-Barre Riverfront Parks Committee, in cooperation with Wyoming Seminary's Performing Arts Institute, will present a live performance of the Dave Bixler Quintet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July...
View ArticleConcert Listings: July 22 to 28, 2015
Paul Hostetter will conduct the Symphony Orchestra of Wyoming Seminary's Performing Arts Institute July 25 at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts in Kingston.
View ArticleClosed W-B firehouse finds new life as Commonwealth Health substation
Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services brought life back into former Wilkes-Barre fire station. CHEMS, the medical transportation affiliate of Commonwealth Health, will house a maximum fleet of...
View ArticleTheater Listings: July 22 to 28, 2015
The Dance Company of the Performing Arts Institute will perform classical and modern numbers July 26 at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts on the Wyoming Seminary campus in Kingston.
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